Cost of living in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 27% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 18% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (392 UM) | 525 UM | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (288 UM) | 175 UM | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.58 (145 UM) | 114 UM | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (57 UM) | 54 UM | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (138 UM) | 61 UM | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (124 UM) | 27 UM | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.88 (238 UM) | 82 UM | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.17 (47 UM) | 70 UM | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.88 (36 UM) | 29 UM | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (59 UM) | 122 UM | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (443 UM) | 400 UM | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (95 UM) | 69 UM | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (49 UM) | 22 UM | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 43% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,472 (59,615 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €854 (34,603 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (9,917 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €780 (31,598 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (21,675 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (5,255 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (445 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €267 (10,806 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (3,418 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (273 UM) | 161 UM | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (538 UM) | 189 UM | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 84% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 (2,500 UM) | 892 UM | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (1,087 UM) | 749 UM | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (3,027 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (3,423 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 6% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,210 (859,194 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (62 UM) | 43 UM | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (1,192 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (289 UM) | 216 UM | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 68% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (299 UM) | 159 UM | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (310 UM) | 120 UM | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (1,915 UM) | 800 UM | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (172 UM) | 340 UM | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (142 UM) | 101 UM | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.08 (165 UM) | 118 UM | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (73 UM) | 62 UM | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (93 UM) | 70 UM | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (906 UM) | 295 UM | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Vilnius (Lithuania) is 24% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Vilnius | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (1,359 UM) | 554 UM | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (634 UM) | 306 UM | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (2,312 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (2,805 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (347 UM) | 139 UM | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (152 UM) | 86 UM | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (165 UM) | 200 UM | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €442 (17,903 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (6 UM) | 8 UM | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (1,100 UM) | 874 UM | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (200 UM) | 56 UM | + 254% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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